Unknown; possibly a variant of Cheyenne or a modern invention
The exact etymology of Chiane is unclear. It is most frequently encountered as a modern creative spelling of Cheyenne, which is derived from the Dakota word 'Ε ahΓyena' meaning 'red talkers.' Alternatively, it may be a contemporary phonetic invention combining popular sounds.
Less common today
Chiane isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,135 in 2000.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
